Toddlers On Ice
Wednesdays 11am-12 Noon
The Toddlers on Ice (TOI) Program introduces our youngest skaters to the ice and can prepare them for our Learn to Skate USA Group Lesson Program or lifelong recreational skating.
Toddlers, ages 18 months through five years, with the reassuring presence of their caregiver adult, are welcomed inside a playful and relaxed environment, and a place to explore large motor development.
Attention Skaters! For a better customer experience, register in advance!
WELCOME TO TODDLERS ON ICE!
The Toddlers on Ice (TOI) Program introduces our youngest skaters to the ice and can prepare them for our Learn to Skate USA Group Lesson Program or lifelong recreational skating.
Toddlers, ages 18 months through five years, with the reassuring presence of their caregiver adult, are welcomed inside a playful and relaxed environment, a place to explore large motor development, and where an interest in the sport of ice skating is cultivated in a positive atmosphere.
Each week is themed (i.e. “bugs”; “seasons”; “holidays”; “colors”) and follows a one-hour open skate and play format.
REGISTRATION
Advance registration is recommended!
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One Toddler and One Adult - $25.00
Includes: Admission, skate/shoe cleat rental, and access to the Public Skating Session adjacent to TOI.
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Additional Child - $10.00
Includes: Admission, skate rental, and access to the Public Skating Session adjacent to TOI.
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Additional Adult - $5.00
Includes: Admission, skate or shoe cleat rental, and access to the Public Skating Session adjacent to TOI. Required for all adults in one's party participating in the on-ice activities.
During registration, adults will be asked to complete a Release from Liability and Assumption of Risk form and a Photo Release form for all participants in their party.
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
It is best to plan ahead, especially when learning a new sport. We recommend over-planning for best results!
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Adults will remain with their toddler at all times. We provide ice cleats for Adults to wear over their shoes so that walking out on the ice is permitted and safe. We recommend adults walk, not skate, during the one-hour session. This is not a Parent and Me class. If, however, the adult is comfortable wearing ice skates and has prior skating experience, he/she may do so.
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Adults will be asked NOT to pick up their toddler while on the ice. We provide buckets and other tools toddlers may use for security and balance.
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Participants should be dressed warmly and wear closed-toed shoes with traction.
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Warm clothing includes sweats or leggings, layered underneath water-proof or water resistant pants; sweatshirts and jackets; water proof or water resistant gloves or mittens; and thin socks that rise at least to mid-calf (no ankle socks).
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Toddlers are encouraged to wear a helmet at all times. Snoopy’s Home Ice does not provide helmets.
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Choose your child’s skate size wisely. Typically, their shoe size is a good indicator, though skates should fit snuggly. The smallest size we provide is a child’s 7. If this skate size is too large, we recommend layering two pairs of socks, as long as the pairs of socks are both to mid-calf and there are little to no seams. Skate laces will need to be laced all the way to the top of the boot. Our instructors are available to assist with ice skates, as correct fit and comfort are essential and part of the learning process.
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Adults may supply toddlers dry snacks inside the Arena, but please do not serve your toddler outside food in the Warm Puppy Café. Food is also not allowed on the ice.
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Adults may bring a stroller – we have lots of room!
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Please plan to change diapers or training pants in the family restroom located near the vending machines inside the Arena.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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We aim for a 1:6 instructor-to-toddler ratio. This may fluctuate, depending on the number of attendees, and as toddlers become more comfortable on the ice.
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TOI is not a competitive or progressive environment. Instructors will not be teaching classes or testing toddlers through skating levels.
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TOI will occasionally share the ice with school groups and field trips. However, a portion of the ice will be carpeted for TOI, so toddlers and adults can participate in the on-ice activities from a safe platform.
